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Nikon COOLSHOT 50i GII

Name: Nikon COOLSHOT 50i GII
Brand: Nikon
Price: 299.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Nikon says that with the COOLSHOT 50i GII “you’ll know how far the shot is with or without slope compensation.”

Evidence: Research-basedBased on what Nikon publishes.

The short version

Who the COOLSHOT 50i GII is for.

$299.95 new.

Buy it if

You want standard CR2 batteriesNikon lists the battery as “CR2 lithium battery”.
Your budget is up to $300$299.95 new at TGW.

Skip it if

You want a rechargeable batteryNikon lists the battery as “CR2 lithium battery”, not rechargeable.

Look at instead

Nikon COOLSHOT 20i GIII$239.95
Fits the same golfer, for $60 less.
Arccos Smart Laser$299.99
Fits the same golfer, at the same price.
Garmin Approach Z10$299.99
Fits the same golfer, at the same price.

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Specifications

5 of the 8 fields we checked are published by Nikon. The rest are listed as not published.

Nikon COOLSHOT 50i GII specifications
Specification	Value	Evidence
Max range	1,200 yardsNikon lists a measurement range of 6–1,200 yards.	Evidence: Verified
Magnification	6×Nikon’s overview says “6X Magnification”; its spec table prints “6-1200x”, which appears to be a page error.	Evidence: Verified
Slope	YesNikon: “Slope compensation when you want it,” using its ID (Incline/Decline) mode.	Evidence: Verified
Turning slope off	Not publishedNikon says “you’ll know how far the shot is with or without slope compensation” and “When slope-compensation is not allowed, the Actual Distance Indicator (ADI) LED lets other players and officials know you’re not using the ID Technology mode,” but does not say in so many words that slope can be switched off.	No evidence: value not published
Display	Not publishedDisplay type is not stated on the page.	No evidence: value not published
Stabilization	Not publishedNot mentioned by Nikon for this model.	No evidence: value not published
Water rating	RainproofNo IP rating is stated.	Evidence: Verified
Battery	CR2 lithium batteryNikon’s specifications: “Power Source CR2 lithium battery” (read 9 Nov 2026).	Evidence: Verified

What Nikon claims

Nikon’s own statements about the COOLSHOT 50i GII, each with its source.

Ease of use
Nikon says the COOLSHOT 50i GII has a built-in magnetic mount and that DUAL LOCKED ON QUAKE “gives a visual confirmation and a vibration when it detects the flagstick.”
Evidence: Verified

Alternatives

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What matters most to you?

Standard batteries (CR2)

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Price checks

What it has cost, store by store

5 checks · 1 store

Lowest new now: $299.95; At TGW
Maker’s list price: $299.95; Selling at list
Lowest used: —; No current used listing
Deal check: Day 32 of 60; Deal calls start after 60 days of its own prices

TGWMaker’s list price

Latest at each store

TGW
$299.95New
In stock
Same as our first check
Lowest new

Every check (5)

Checked	Store	Condition	Stock	Price
Nov 9	TGW	New	In stock	$299.95
Nov 2	TGW	New	In stock	$299.95
Oct 19	TGW	New	In stock	$299.95
Oct 12	TGW	New	In stock	$299.95
Oct 10	TGW	New	In stock	$299.95

Evidence ledger

Where the information on this page came from, when it was read, and how firmly it is established.

Evidence: VerifiedRead Oct 10, 2026
Nikon publishes the COOLSHOT 50i GII range, magnification, slope compensation, rainproof build, battery and price.
Nikon USA product page
Values were matched against the downloaded text of the page when we checked.